In partnership with Radio Exe, Exeter College hosted a celebratory lunch at their student-run restaurant @thirty-four for the winners of the Employer Apprenticeship Awards 2021.

The awards, held in November 2021, celebrated Devon’s exemplar Apprenticeship employers, highlighting the businesses that go above and beyond in helping their Apprentices succeed.

Five awards were open to entries, including Devon’s Outstanding Tutor, Devon’s Apprentice Champion, and Small, Medium and Large Business Employer.

A panel of judges including representatives from Radio Exe shortlisted 3 finalists, with overall winners voted for by the public and Radio Exe listeners.

Exeter College work with over 950 businesses across the South West, so it is no small feat to be a winner in the Employer Apprenticeship Awards. 

Mike Blakeley, Director of Apprenticeships and Future Skills

The winners were announced on air during Radio Exe’s Matt Roger’s Breakfast show on Thursday 4^th November, during which Matt called Devon’s Outstanding Tutor, Gill McGill, live to deliver the good news.

The winners were:

Devon’s Outstanding Tutor: Gill McGill, Exeter College

Apprentice Champion: Caroline Milner, Combe Pafford School

Large Business: Devon County Council  

Medium Business: Simpkins Edwards LLP

Small Business: The Mortgage Quarter  

All winners and guests were invited to attend Exeter College’s @thirty-four restaurant for a celebratory lunch on Wednesday 16^th March 2022. @thirty-four is run by young chefs and waiting staff who are all students studying Hospitality & Catering at Exeter College.

This exciting event brought together representatives from the winning organisations, Exeter College and Radio Exe. Trophies were presented by Exeter College Principal and CEO John Laramy.

“Exeter College work with over 950 businesses across the South West, so it is no small feat to be a winner in the Employer Apprenticeship Awards. Each winner is well worthy of this outstanding recognition.

Testament to this is that the businesses chose to bring their current Apprentices to the lunch, truly putting young people at the heart of the celebration.

Congratulations to all the nominees and winners.”

• Mike Blakeley, Director of Apprenticeships and Future Skills

Exeter College are excited to announce that their annual Apprentice and Employer Awards will be returning this summer for their fifth year. For more information about these awards or for details about Apprenticeship schemes, please contact apprentices@exe-coll.ac.uk or 01392 400 800.